Ch19: He wanted to kiss her!

I stood outside the car for a second as I stared at him. “Are you mad at me because of all this?“ I asked, feeling isolated again, just like I used to be in the past. Maybe he was not happy because I had refused to talk to Zack?

I watched as he sighed and got out of the car. “Mia, I can't be mad at you, even if I try to. Go on. You need to get your answers,” he said and patted my back.

Had it been any other thing, I would not have left him. But I really needed to see mom now.

I slowly waved him goodbye and walked into the compound. I ran straight to mom's study room. That is where she spent all her time while at home, especially when her things had gone wrong.

I pushed the door open, and I could see her irritated face as she looked at me. “You left at noon, it is twenty past eight. Do you think you own the house to leave and come as you wish?“

“Mom…” I called, ignoring her outbursts. I did not care about her attitude towards me today. All I wanted were answers.

“Ooh…” mom exclaimed w